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DrugPrice

Mekinist

Trametinib

Generic availableCancerby Novartis
$11,813.00
avg cost per claim
+4.6% year-over-year
$567.0M
Medicare Spending
48,000
Total Claims
5,400
Beneficiaries
$105,000.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Mekinist Costs $11,813.00 Per Claim

Mekinist (Trametinib) is used to treat cancer. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $567.0M on this drug, covering 5,400 beneficiaries across 48,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Trametinib or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$11,813.00
Avg annual cost per patient$105,000.00
Total Medicare spending$567.0M
Total claims48,000
Beneficiaries5,400

Drug Details

Brand Name
Mekinist
Generic Name
Trametinib
Active Ingredient
Trametinib
Manufacturer
Novartis
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Cancer
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Mekinist (Trametinib) costs an average of $11,813.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $105,000.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Mekinist (Trametinib) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Trametinib.

Medicare Part D spent $567.0M on Mekinist, covering 5,400 beneficiaries across 48,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Trametinib, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.